Healthcare Reform

The AHCA would have likely brought back "post-claims underwriting," which would have been bad news for physicians.

Also in this week's Practice Notes: President Trump launches opioid epidemic committee, while proposing budget cuts to mental health services.

With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.

Amid a possible repeal of the ACA, a study shows physicians were able to accommodate an uptick in patient demand under the law.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not NPs and PAs can provide equal care to physicians.

A recent research effort has uncovered that the number of physicians has actually gone up during the Affordable Care Act era, despite claims to the contrary.

Controversy continues as the GOP healthcare bill clears its first hurdles.

Members of our editorial advisory board and Physicians Practice readers share their thoughts on the proposed alternative to the ACA.

A lot has been said about the proposed GOP healthcare bill, but, if implemented, would it be beneficial?

Two major medical groups are speaking out about the GOP health bill. The AMA say it's critically flawed, while MGMA is taking a more measured approach.

Medical groups like the AMA and AHA are against the GOP's Affordable Care Act replacement bill, the AHCA, which faces a long road towards becoming law.

Are you getting anxious, just hearing the discussions surrounding the Affordable Care Act? This doctor has two options for you.

Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.

The words "repeal and replace" were thrown around during the campaign, but the reality is much more unclear for government officials.

While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.

Here are some suggestions for the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

In what areas will Secretary Tom Price make an impact at the Department of Health and Human Services? MGMA's government affairs expert shares his insight.

Rep. Tom Price was confirmed by the Senate along party lines as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not physicians can still love practicing medicine in the age of "data entry."

Your organization may be affected by the President's immigration "ban." Here's what you'll have to consider.

While it's uncertain what will happen with the ACA this year and healthcare policy in general, it's clear something needs to be done, says one doc.

Rep. Tom Price advances toward a final Senate confirmation vote, which will determine whether or not he will be the next HHS Secretary.

ACA significantly changed the landscape of healthcare delivery in the U.S. and that was especially the case for the physician assistant profession.

One of the leaders of a new clinician group says that the AMA, in its endorsement of potential HHS Secretary Tom Price, doesn’t speak for all physicians.

In a new cartoon, one physician expresses his method of dealing with the uncertainty in healthcare. He's hanging up his stethoscope for a beach towel.